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Article Title: Patient and Public Outreach Initiatives in Chronic Rhinosinusitis from the Canadian Sinusitis Working Group: Support for Affected Patients and Extending an Understanding of CRS to the General Public
Authors: Nayan, Smriti; Kilty, Shaun; Lloyd, Helen Buckie; Desrosiers, Martin
Journal: CURRENT ALLERGY AND ASTHMA REPORTS Volume 17 Issue 7
Date of Publication:2017
Abstract:
Chronic rhinosinusitis is an important disease entity that affects patients worldwide, yet there is limited public awareness regarding the disease. The Canadian Rhinosinusitis Working Group, a group of diverse medical professionals, has made a multitude of efforts to help improve the health literacy of patients and important stakeholders, as well as the quality of life of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. This review will aim to outline these initiatives.